National Creampuff Day and National Buffet Day in United States

Emancipation Day in United States on January 1;

Polar Bear Swim Day or Polar Plunge Day on January 1 (Canada and United States);

National Bloody Mary Day and National Black Eyed Peas Day in United States on January 1;

School Board Appreciation Month in USA on January 1;

National Mentoring Month in USA on January 1;

Georgia Statehood Day on January 2 (1788);

Happy Mew Year for Cats Day on January 2 (The founders, Tom and Ruth Roy, wanted cats to have a very special New Year's celebration all to themselves);

National Motivation and Inspiration Day in US on January 2;

National Pet Travel Safety Day in US on January 2;

Alaska Statehood Day on January 3 (1959);